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anxiety
Definition:
(nou) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic (nou) a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
Phonetic Transcription:
æŋˈzaɪəti
Examples:
Biofeedback methods in the treatment of anxiety and stress disorders.
The presence of Crf in the amygdala is associated with stress and anxiety.
It puts fear and insecurity in the hearts of anxiety ridden workers.
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Common mistakes of anxiety pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-XI-e-ty" instead of "an-XI-e-ty" (ˌæŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti). Tip: Remember to stress the "XI" syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the "a" in "anxiety" as in "cat" instead of the correct vowel sound as in "man" (ˈæŋ). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound to improve clarity.
- Final syllable confusion: It's common to mispronounce the last syllable, saying "anxiet-ee" instead of "anxiety" (ˌæŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti). Tip: Practice saying the last syllable quickly to avoid adding an extra vowel sound.
- "x" pronunciation: Learners might pronounce "x" as "ks" instead of the correct "z" sound (ˈz). Tip: Remember that in "anxiety," the "x" sounds like a "z" to enhance your pronunciation.
- Overemphasis on vowels: Some speakers overemphasize the vowels, making it sound like "an-zi-eh-tee" instead of "anxiety" (ˌæŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti). Tip: Keep the vowel sounds smooth and connected for natural speech.